Concerns that local MABS services may be regionalised
A Sligo/Leitrim TD has voiced concern over plans to change the structure of the Money Advice and Budgeting Service, otherwise known as MABS. The service is currently operated by individual boards across the country. However, it is now proposed that these boards be regionalised into eight structures, with managers in…
Minister under pressure to scrap mackerel quotas review
The Minister for Agriculture is under pressure to scrap a new review process of mackerel quotas. The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has already hit out at Minister Michael Creed for setting up this process saying he should concentration on the impact of Brexit on the industry instead. Even his own party…
Protest against Trump ban planned for Sligo GPO
A protest in opposition to the ban introduced by President Donald Trump this week will take place in Sligo tomorrow. The United Against Racism in Sligo group are holding a protest outside the GPO at 1pm. It’s against the ban affecting 7 mainly Muslim countries that are now banned from…
Five newcomers in Donegal team for Kerry game
The Donegal starting 15 to play Kerry in the national league opener in Letterkenny on Sunday has been named. Donegal will give five players their first start in the league, and three of those will be making their debut. Midfielder Jason McGee, centre-forward Michael Langan and corner-forward Jamie Brennan all…
MacSharry says new comments on post-Brexit border very worrying
A Sligo Leitrim TD insists that a Brexit Minister is needed. Fianna Fail TD Marc MacSharry was speaking in the Dail following remarks by Michael Lux, the former head of the European Commission’s customs procedures. Mr. Lux gave evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee this week and said that…
Trolley numbers continue to decline
The numbers on trolleys in the North West today are down. There are just ten people on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital, the lowest number in weeks. There are 14 people on trolleys at Sligo University Hospital. Nationally the figures are coming down with 460 on trolleys today compared to…
Obituaries, Friday, February 3rd, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Joe Roarke, Birmingham and Coolaney Peter Hennessy, Sligo Martin Gorman, Laghey Michael Mc Gowan, Sligo Eugene McGoldrick, Pettigo Michael Towey, Gurteen Kathleen Heron, Belleek Sr. Immaculata Coughlan, Glenties Patrick Taheny, Carrickbanagher Joe Roarke, Birmingham and 6 Rockfield Manor, Coolaney,…